I had a set of General GMax on one of my older Audi A4s...they were good when new, but after 1 season became hard as pucks and noisy. (yes my suspension was good...) Very cheap tires.
I'm running Hancook Ventus on my 2013 ..they are OK, price is really good, but sidewalls are softer than I like. Will run them out and replace.
I ran some Falkens on my 944S, which were decent...good price. The Potenzas that came off her were a really good tire...very sticky.
I think for what you want, likely the Pilot Sports will make you happiest. They are what I'll replace mine with when ready I think.
Oh the choices!